China's Premier of the State Council Li Qiang addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 26, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

BEIJING (Reuters) -China is confident in its ability to maintain sustained economic growth and continue supporting global development, Premier Li Qiang told the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday.

Li criticised unilateral and protectionist measures such as tariffs, saying they were contributing to a global economic slowdown.

He called for closer international cooperation.

Describing China as a "responsible participant" in tackling global challenges, Li said the country remained committed to green and low-carbon development.

(Reporting by Shi Bu, Yukun Zhang and Ryan Woo, Editing by Louise Heavens)